The Heart Of Israel's History

Transcripts for Dr. Wiersbe's sermons are forthcoming. Below is an outline of his message.

Romans 9–11 give us the prophetic history of Israel: past election, present rejection, and future salvation.

Israel’s rejection of God’s gifts is four-fold.

• Israel rejected God’s righteousness (Romans 10:1-4).
  • To be saved means to be rescued from danger and bondage and have your future made secure.
  • Paul’s theme in Romans is righteousness.
  • Righteousness is needed by all, given by Christ, and practiced through faith.
  • The Jewish leaders placed their own righteousness on top of God’s Law.
  • God’s righteousness is Jesus Christ, but the Jews were not willing to submit to Him.
  • Jesus fulfilled the Law and finished it in Himself.
  • When we have Jesus, we have the righteousness of the Law in Him.
  • We are saved by Jesus’ finished work.
• Israel rejected God’s Word (Romans 10:5-13).
  • Jesus is revealed through Scripture.
  • Righteousness through the law tells us to “do” and “try,” but righteousness through faith tells us “done” and “trust.”
  • The Word of God is near us and can be trusted.
  • The Word of God is only difficult when we do not submit to it.
  • The Word of God will never fail us.
• Israel rejected God’s messengers (Romans 10:14-17).
  • God’s Word is carried by God’s messengers.
  • There is a sequence to salvation: a messenger is sent by God who proclaims Jesus Christ, sinners hear the Word of God, and the sinner believes and calls on the Lord.
  • What have you done with God’s messengers?
  • We should have feet willing to take the Gospel to others.
• Israel rejected God’s love (Romans 10:18-21).
  • When Jesus came, He brought light into the world.
  • Today is the day of grace, not judgment.
  • God showed us His love by giving His Son.

God’s righteousness is a gift to those who will receive Him.

Don’t waste time rejecting God.